Gold Coast 12 Jul 2025
GOING: S(5)
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GC RACING INDUSTRY AWARDS AUGUST 21 BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2227m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: +6m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder. (Pent: 4.86) |
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Moderate tempo with Shape Of Water leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. Tough. WHATJEUDOIN' (6) was quickly back on track when narrowly beaten at Rockhampton. Comes back in grade and should run the 2227m right out in this company. WATERMELON (3) wasn't far away in a 64 here last time and that puts him in the picture. He maps for the run of the race and is on a quick back-up. The longer journey shouldn't prove an issue. SHAPE OF WATER (9) deserved the comfortable 55 win at Kilcoy over 1900m and can use the inside gate. Gets in well with the 3kg claim and should be in it a long way. PURE THOUGHTS (8) rates okay on the easy Maiden win two back at the Sunshine Coast and has been freshened following a plainer effort last time. Has a wide gate to deal with but won't be far away. OUR ORATOR (2) also draws awkwardly but the 3kg claim is handy and his best would see him competitive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Whatjeudoin'.
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GO MILLO
INDIANA TURNER 7YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG I Turner, S Wilson, Ms J Sheahan, M C Nunn, J Lancaster, Wegunnawin (Mgr: Miss D M Andrew), D L Emmert & M Farrow Second run back. First-up after two months got back early 9th of 12 at Gatton Cup Bm70 on June 28 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Picko Rocks with 58kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on April 19 over 2000m, 15 len behind Kareem carrying 62kg at $41. Out of his depth. |
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OUR ORATOR
PATRICK BUSUTTIN 5YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG T E Rothery, Mrs C L Rothery, J L Johnson-Bannister & B Noonan At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gatton Cup Bm70 on June 28 over 2000m, 2 len behind Picko Rocks carrying 54kg at $16. The start before that 8th of 12 at Gatton Bm70 on June 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Almonti with 54kg at $4.80. Can improve again. Decent showing expected. |
9 TOM ORR |
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| 3 | 14305 |
WATERMELON
RAY DART 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs K M Dart, R N O Dart & R H Dart Last start 5th of 13 at this track Bm65 on July 5 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sly Corner with 57kg at $8.50. The race before that second last of 12 at Ipswich Prov Stay Bm70 on May 31 over 2200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Around The Buoy carrying 57kg at $14. Rates highly. Has claims. |
2 D PEISLEY |
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BACKLIT BEAUTY
ALLAN CHAU 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG H L Chau, Miss Y Yang, G R Youngberry, J Prosper & Miss M L McIntyre Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track Bm65 June 21 over 2050m in the wet defeating Mingardos with 55kg at $16. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 7 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Twigman with 55.5kg at $31. Big chance again. |
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SMELTER
NICOLE LUKE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A A Morgante Last start second last of 11 at this track Bm70 on June 14 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Papal Miss with 56.5kg at $21. The race before that 8th of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on June 6 over 2210m, slow going 8 len behind The Khan carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Happy enough to avoid. |
3 JAI WILLIAMS |
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| 6 | 21292 |
WHATJEUDOIN'
MATT KROPP 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B J Rouse, D J Earl, N W McConnell, Mrs D James, C M Rouse, Miss T R Rouse, S C Mainwaring, P A Pokarier, L B Rouse & Mrs T F Hurrell Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Rockhampton Bm60 on June 20 over 1802m, slow going long-neck behind Yukanuma carrying 55kg at $2.90. The start before that 9th of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on June 6 over 2210m, on a slow track; 8 len behind The Khan with 54.5kg at $6. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. |
5 JASON TAYLOR |
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HELL FOLLOWS
CHRIS ANDERSON 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Obi-Run Kenobi Racing (Mgr: B Stone) Most recently 8th of 12 at this track Bm65 on June 21 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Backlit Beauty with 56kg at $4.80. Before that ran last of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on June 11 over 2060m, 7 len behind Tarex with 55kg at $12. Has ability and can do much better. |
11 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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PURE THOUGHTS
JACK BRUCE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Import Racing (Mgr: D Mourad), J Zappia, Hornet Racing (Mgr: J Wade), CD Hewitt, R W Neugebauer, H Shakespeare, Orange Clydesdales No 2 (Mgr: R M Miller), M Lollback, T R Hearne, D Stothart, D Bartholomeusz, B R Heness, Miss K J Watterston, M Tognolini & Pennypacker (Mgr: C Newey) Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on June 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind February carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 2 len at Sunshine Coast Mdn May 25 over 1800m in soft going defeating Sethfire with 57.5kg at $4.20. Best form puts him right in this. |
10 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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SHAPE OF WATER
OLIVIA CAIRNS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Call My Agent (Mgr: M Borin), R Nowland, M Jordan, W Freeman, D Rockley, R Witherspoon & J C Sullivan, Mr B H Moreland, Mr V Low Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Kilcoy Bm55 July 6 over 1900m on a soft track defeating Jumeirah Triangle carrying 56kg at $6.50. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Kilcoy 0 - 58 on June 19 over 1900m, 4 len behind Brave Boy with 54.5kg at $10. Ready to take on this company. |
1 COLLEEN KRAHNEN |
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TRAPEZE TORQUE
TOBY EDMONDS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A J Edmonds, D M Firth, L Cheng, T R Tate, The Coffee Club (Mgr: P J Sullivan), I B Garbutt, S R Garbutt, Ms S Nicholls, B J Thomas, P N Smith, N H Stedman, P G Jones & J Dixon Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm65 on June 21 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Backlit Beauty with 55kg at $26. Before that 6th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, 4 len behind Papal Miss with 59kg at $16. Disappointing form is likely to continue. |
12 S CORMACK |
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BRIGHT THE SUN
DAIKI CHUJO 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D S Rowell Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on June 23 over 2150m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Vermilion Kirin with 57.5kg at $21. Before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at Toowoomba Bm58 on June 14 over 1890m, 0.8 len behind Kneze carrying 56.5kg at $31. Key chance and expected to run well. |
7 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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BOLERO
VIC HEADING 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG V Heading At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Dalby Mdn-Sw June 26 over 2000m defeating Pierant with 56.5kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on June 23 over 2150m, slow going 7 len behind Vermilion Kirin carrying 53kg at $71. Has ability and is a top-three hope again. |
6 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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SECURITY ADVISOR
LANE SHARROCK 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J M Roberts, Clarkie's (Mgr: S A Welch), Highett Members Racing (Mgr: B Bowker), Hype Flight Syndicate (Mgr: A Uwland), J G Crook, H Howard, K Howard, Miss L A Sharrock, N Zappone, J Henry, S Stewart & L Fletcher Last start 5th of 12 at Gatton Bm58 on June 28 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Fire And Light with 58kg at $14. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on June 6 over 2210m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind The Khan with 56.5kg at $26. Can play a role in the outcome. |
8 DYLAN TURNER |
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SOKUDO
VISHAN VENKAYA 9YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG V Venkaya Last start won by 1.4 len at Kilcoy Bm55 July 6 over 1900m on a rain affected track defeating Brave Boy carrying 55.5kg at $26. The start before that second last of 12 at Kilcoy Bm62 on June 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind Kariaction with 55kg at $41. Others appeal more. |
4 DAN MC GILLIVRAY |
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GODRA
NICOLE LUKE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms D Batho, Mrs B White & B J Teese Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after eight months 10th of 12 at Kilcoy Bm62 on June 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kariaction with 52.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 3 over 1900m, head behind Maui carrying 56kg at $11. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
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SUN TOPAZE
SHANE EVERSON 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG A Stapley Last start 10th of 13 at Taree Bm58 on June 30 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Charmed Destiny carrying 55kg at $21. Before that 8th of 12 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Born To Be Alive carrying 56kg at $26. Needs to improve sharply. |
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DANCE BABE
JAY BELLAMY 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J C T Bellamy & D D Cameron Last start 5th of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on July 3 over 2170m, slow going 4 len behind Bitoftheblarney carrying 54kg at $61. The run before that 7th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm62 on June 7 over 1625m, slow going 8 len behind Chasing Jackley with 54kg at $21. Needs to do more. |
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ANOTHER DAZZLER
NEIL HOCKING 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S D Rane Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 12 at Kilcoy Bm55 on July 6 over 1900m, slow going 6 len behind Sokudo with 56.5kg at $11. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at Kilcoy Bm62 on June 19 over 1500m, 5 len behind Kariaction with 54kg at $81. Low on confidence and hard to recommend. |
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WINSTON BLUE
NEIL HOCKING 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr S Rane Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 12 at Kilcoy Bm55 on July 6 over 1900m, slow going 7 len behind Shape Of Water with 55kg at $19. Before that 5th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm58 on June 14 over 1890m, 2.5 len behind Kneze with 54kg at $20. Likely to find this out of reach. |
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NITROGLYCERINE
BRUCE BROWN 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B W Brown, M Mana, R J Lamb, E H Brown & K Redenbach Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Kilcoy Bm55 on July 6 over 1900m, slow going 6 len behind Shape Of Water with 54kg at $20. The start before that 14th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on June 8 over 1800m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Talakai carrying 54kg at $31. Won't be bothering these on recent runs. |
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